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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | Hi all - did something totally amateur tonight and ordered a gasket set for my 235 engine, but the 49 version (as I was on the 1949 section on Rockauto.com)
Hours later I realized the error or my ways and that my 235 is actually a 1954 / 55.
HOPING the set was the same I checked the Felpro# on rockauto and it was indeed different. Called Rockauto and of course, its already shipped. Bugger.
I can return it but have to pay shipping etc...
Can anyone tell me if these sets are remotely compatible or should I just cut my losses and order the correct set.
1949
FEL-PRO Part # FS7276B2  FULL SETS (FS) are for upper and lower engine work combined, usually a complete overhaul.
1955
FEL-PRO Part # FS7619B3  FULL SETS (FS) are for upper and lower engine work combined, usually a complete overhaul.
Fiber-faced head gskt. material
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 | I would think the waterpump gasket would be different as well as the oil pan gasket and probably the valve cover gasket. When you get the set, check it out against your parts. Maybe you can order only the gaskets you need and come out ahead.
You might also try to sell it.
If it was me, I think I would chalk it up to education and return it.
Kurt | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | Agreed Kurt, educated. Last thing I need to do is question my gaskets on my first engine rebuild.
The only thing that sucks about living in Canada is that a lot of times the better deals are down South. So I have them shipped to a border town in NY. (about 1 hour from me) Which means I'll have to go pick it up, repackage and return.
Oh well! Live and learn! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 | I believe your intake exhaust manifold gaskets will be different as well.
The pan and water pump gasket will depend on if it's the first or second series 1955 235.Usually they send two different oil pan gaskets and water pump gaskets in the kit to fit the first or second series 1955 235 engine.
Tim
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | If you try and use that set, you can get other single gaskets like the head gasket from Gasket City in Hamilton. I buy most of my sets through Perry Automotive or CarQuest. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 83 | I bought a gasket set for my 216 through my local auto parts store and it was cheaper than I could find it anywhere online, plus no shipping. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | I would say the head gasket, side cover gasket and manifold gaskets would be the main difference.
Pan gasket sits 1940-55 first.
Water pump 1941-55 first.
Valve cover 1937-62 (replacement type).
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